Fitness tips and Bible-based encouragement for moms needing peace and simplicity
As many of you know, we are dealing with the tragic loss of my husband's best friend, so I'm laying low on social media this week. But I know the world keeps spinning for everyone else, and Advent is almost here! So - here's a repost of my announcement from last year's inaugural "Active Advent" … Continue reading Active Advent 2015
Can I have a yogurt? I need to go to the bathroom. He's pulling my hair! Anyone else have to deal with similar issues when all you want to do is get a little workout in? I totally understand! Getting in a workout is sometimes a challenge when you have little rugrats at … Continue reading How to Get Your Workout In Even with Little Kids at Home
Do you know the secret ingredient to any fat loss plan? It doesn't come in a pill or a powder... It's strength training. #7 in our series of simple things we can do to live a healthier life involves lifting weight (hand-held options or your own bodyweight). If you're just joining us and want to … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #7: Strength Training
Hopefully you all had a wonderful weekend celebrating the father figures in your lives. I'm especially grateful for my hard-working, integrity-filled father, my logical, engineering-builder father-in-law, and, of course, my devoted, compassionate, fun-filled husband. But I'm always reminded that these men pale in comparison to our heavenly Father who is beyond … Continue reading A 6-minute Workout Video — Fathers’ Day Style
School’s out and the temperatures are soaring! Do you have a family fitness plan for the season? Here are a few tips to be sure your family has a happy, healthy summer: 1. Take walks (and/or bike rides) together as a family. Longer days means more hours of sunlight for leisurely post-dinner strolls. And, as you … Continue reading 7 Ways to Have a Happy, Healthy Summer (with Your Kids)
Now, I know not all of you are moms - (and I love you still the same!) - but I've recently realized I really want to focus in on those in this similar current season of life. Nothing major is changing here, but I just wanted to officially explain my updated tagline: Fitness tips and Bible-based … Continue reading Finding My Focus on Moms who Need Peace and a Simple Summer
How many of you feel bad taking time out of the day to exercise? Do you even recognize the possibility of fitness-related mommy guilt? Some people claim that it's selfish. Others feel they should be doing chores or playing with their kids instead. But trust me, moms, taking care of you - and your body … Continue reading Do You Suffer from Fitness-Related Mommy Guilt?
So we're up to #5 in our series of simple things we can do to live a healthier life. If you're just joining us and want to review: #1 - Drink Water #2 - Exercise #3 - Sleep #4 - Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar) I saved #5 for this (hopefully!) ideal spring … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #5: Enjoy Leisurely Walks
It's no surprise that I need a little more relaxation in my life! (Who doesn't, right?) I've mentioned before that I'm a worrier by nature. And, you may recall, I recently wrote about how anxiety and I are unfortunately close friends (especially when it comes to pregnancy). But, if you saw my Facebook post earlier, I've … Continue reading Reason for the Relaxation Audio
Earlier in January, I posted about "Change Psychology" - and the importance of focusing on ONE GOAL, that SEEMS POSSIBLE in order to succeed in making changes that last. We began with drinking more water…. more specifically, drinking an amount of water equal to half of your body weight in ounces. Hopefully, you are well … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #2 – Exercise!
Everyday Faith + Fitness 